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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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